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Mont. Senate acts to undermine federal health care MATT GOURAS,Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two Republican bills aimed at undermining federal health care reform advanced Wednesday in the state Senate despite objections that one of the measures may itself be unconstitutional. Republicans in control of the Legislature have made their opposition to the federal health care reform a priority this legislative session. A long list of GOP bills aim to stymie implementation that in many cases will have to be done by state a...
Herbergers Department Store reopened on Tuesday after Monday's efforts to ensure the safety of the building, according to Mary Kerr, the vice president of investor and public relations for Bon-Ton, Herbergers' parent company. "The section that was impacted by the structural damage has been walled off so that our customers aren't in any kind of danger," Kerr said. "It has been signed off by the appropriate parties that it is safe for our customers and associates." "We welcome our customers to come back in."...
Senior swimmer Kacie Johnson has been a big part of the Havre High girls swim team success. Johnson has been a varsity letter winner all four years, and has participated in the all-class swim meat for three years, as well as now preparing to compete in her fourth. While at state, Johnson has been a part of a state championship team her freshman and sophomore year, and helped her team take second place at state a year ago. And with another state meet just around the corner, Johnson is hoping she and the rest of the Ponies can...
The Class AA CMR Rustlers came to town, but the Havre High Blue Ponies handled their own business. The Central A Ponies hosted the Rustlers Tuesday night at the Havre High gymnasium. And the Ponies came away with the 52-27 victory. But the Ponies' lineup was a little different on Tuesday. HHS remained open at 98 pounds, but to fill the hole at 140, the Ponies had five grapplers move up in weight. Gilbert Bara usually wrestles at 112, but moved up to 119, and Duell Stadel who normally wrestles at 119 moved up to 125. Thomas Gr...
Montana's U.S. lawmakers gave quick responses today to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. Two said they would work to make sure government action will include what is right for their home state, and the other saying he will watch to see of the president got the message from November's election. Montana's senior senator, Democrat Max Baucus, said in a statement that the key will be turning words into action. "We heard a lot of talk tonight about creating jobs and making sure our country stays strong and...
Montana jobless rate is stable, Hi-Line's rate rises The jobless rate increased on the Hi-Line in December, even as it remained stable statewide. In each of the four counties in north-central Montana, the rate went up in December. The seasonally adjusted rate statewide was 7.2 percent in December, the same as it was in November. Nationwide, the unemployment rate was 9.4 percent, down .4 percentage points. "Montana's economy continues to add private sector jobs, while government jobs are declining," said state Labor Commission...
With the new airline likely serving Big Sky Country soon, Gulfstream International Airlines is defending it safety record and history. About a week from an official decision from the Department of Transportation on whether to follow the Montana Essential Air Service board's 6-1 vote in favor of Gulfstream taking over Great Lakes Airlines' service, Gulfstream spokesperson Bruce Hicks wants to set the record straight. "Gulfstream has maintained an extraordinary safety record," Hicks said. "Without a single accident." PBS and... Full story
Herberger's reopens after leak fixed Herberger's department store reopened on Tuesday around noon. The store was closed Monday after company officials said they wanted to "ensure the safety of the building," according to Mary Kerr, the vice president of investor and public relations for Bon-Ton, Herberger's parent company. "The section that was impacted by the structural damage has been walled off so that our customers aren't in any kind of danger," Kerr said. "It has been signed off by the appropriate parties that it is safe... Full story
Frank Edward Rucinsky, 90, who enjoyed golfing, gardening and dancing with his wife, died of natural causes Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre. His funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, with Father Dale Yurkovic presiding. A luncheon will follow at the parish hall. Cremation has been completed, and his ashes will be buried at a later date along with his beloved wife's when she passes away. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home of Havre is in charge of...
Carlson's award was well-deserved Editor: It is personally gratifying to see Gregg Carlson awarded the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce's North Start Award. At the same time, it is bittersweet since he suffered a brain injury from his recent fall. Yes, Gregg is a consummate agricultural professional and community benefactor, but that's not the whole story, for he also has a historical caring of the agricultural experiment station when it was Fort Assinniboine. I have had the pleasure of working with Gregg on stabilization and...
WASHINGTON — Moving quickly on their own priorities, House Republicans pushed legislation to abolish partial public financing of presidential campaigns on Wednesday, one day after a State of the Union address in which President Barack Obama pronounced the country "poised for progress" and beckoned lawmakers of both parties to make job creation their common goal. Majority Leader Eric Cantor said the program was a prime example of wasteful spending the nation cannot afford in an era of record federal deficits and mounting debt.... Full story
MATT GOURAS,Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Legislative supporters of extractive and other industries want to ask voters to change the Montana Constitution's "clean and healthful environment" provision to help aid development. The declaration in the Constitution's inalienable rights has long been a sore point for those who say it gets in the way of development — while conservationists and others hail it as forward-thinking language that has helped preserve the state. A Republican lawmaker told the House Judiciary Com...
BILLINGS (AP) — Overwhelmed and almost giddy, Billings Central High freshman Mikayla Nelson was ecstatic as she left the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday night after the State of the Union address. "It was the most amazing and touching experience of my life," she said. Nelson was invited by the White House last week to sit with first lady Michelle Obama and her other guests at the State of the Union address. She said the invitation and then the actual experience of being there Tuesday night were surreal. During the broadcast, N... Full story
Senate moves to undermine federal health care HELENA — The state Senate is advancing two Republican measures aimed at undermining federal health care reform. One measure tells the attorney general to join an ongoing lawsuit from other states challenging the federal law, despite objections that plan could run up against the state Constitution by trying to give an order to the attorney general. The other bars the state from implementing the federal requirement to purchase health insurance. The GOP holds a 28-22 majority in the...
OAK LAWN, Ill. (AP) — A car salesman in suburban Chicago who was fired for refusing to remove a Green Bay Packers tie says he won't be coming back even though his former boss has relented. John Stone wore the tie to work at Webb Chevrolet in Oak Lawn Monday, the day after the Packers beat the Chicago Bears to advance to the Super Bowl. Stone says he wore the tie to honor his late grandmother, who was a big Green Bay fan. But his boss, Jerry Roberts, says the dealership has done promotions involving the Bears. He was afraid t... Full story
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Police in a quiet Fort Worth suburb worked Monday to piece together a family history after a man dressed in a Santa Claus suit apparently shot six relatives and himself on Christmas. Grapevine police spokesman Sgt. Robert Eberling said the shooter showed up in the Santa outfit shortly before gunfire erupted and that the family appeared to have been opening Christmas presents. Police responding to a 911 call found four women and three men dead, along with two handguns. AP Photo/Mike Fuentes Two young g... Full story
HAMILTON (AP) — The Ravalli County prosecutor says the owners of a Stevensville marijuana growing operation raided in July will face four felony charges. The Ravalli Republic (http://bit.ly/uC23Io ) reports the partners who ran Banana Belt Caregivers are due in court Jan. 13 to answer to charges including drug production, distribution and possession with the intent to distribute On July 20, Ravalli County sheriff's deputies seized evidence at the growing facility. Banana Belt was claiming to be a "provider" under the state o...
North Star's Lisa Carlon (right) races to the hoop during a District 9C girls game last Tuesday in Box Elder. Before high school t Box Elder's Alicia Wolf Chief (middle) is surrounded by North Star Knights during a District 9C girls basketball game last Tuesday in Box Elder. eams could take their customary break for Christmas, there was plenty of girls basketball to be played last week on the Hi-Line. Last Monday saw the Chester/J-I Hawks continue their perfect season with a...
Box Elder's Skylar Parisian (right) shoots over a North Star defender during a 9C boys game between the Bears and Knights last Tuesday night in Box Elder. It was an exciting week North Star's Cooper Spicher laucnhes a shot during a District 9C boys basketball game last Tuesday night in Box Elder. of boys basketball on the Hi-Line as teams closed out the 2011 portion of their schedule and headed for the Holiday Break. The action started last Monday with the Big Sandy Pioneers... Full story
MSU-Northern's Evan Hinebauch (right) is locked up with UGF's Michael French during an NAIA dual last fall in Havre. Hinebauch went on to beat French in the 184-pound NAIA national championship match back in March. The MSU-Northern man's basketball team celebrates winning the 2011 Frontier Conference championship back in March in Helena. The Lights had a magical season which took them all the way to the NAIA national tournament in Kansas City. Havre High running back Casey... Full story
KALISPELL (AP) — A third Glacier High School student accused of hazing teammates on a freshman football bus has been charged with misdemeanor assault. KCFW-TV reported Friday the 15-year-old boy was charged this week after prosecutors took another look at his alleged involvement in the Sept. 12 incident. Parents and grandparents of students on the bus told police that several players were assaulted and molested as the team returned to Kalispell from a game in Missoula. Two other students were charged with assault. One of t...
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — President Barack Obama was just a fan at this basketball game. Obama, who plays in pick-up games as often as he can, including one Saturday morning, brought his family Towson University near Baltimore for an afternoon game that pitted the Towson Tigers against the Oregon State Beavers. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky Actor Bill Murray, center, chats with President Barack Obama, left, and first lady Michelle Obama before an NCAA basketball game between Oregon State and Towson in Towson, Md., Saturday. Obama's b... Full story
In a second straight exhibition game, the MSU-Northern women's basketball team came up just short against NCAA DII power Minot State University. Saturday afternoon in Billings, the Beavers defeated the Skylights 62-56 at the MSU-Billings Tournament. The game didn't count towards Northern's overall record. The Skylights will take a perfect 7-0 record into Monday night's road game at Dickinson State University. For full coverage, see Monday's Havre Daily News....
HELENA (AP) — A new legislative audit found several issues under the Department of Transportation that recently underwent a high-profile change in command when the former Director Jim Lynch resigned after a disagreement with the governor over the hiring of the director's daughter. Lee Newspapers of Montana reported Wednesday that auditors found the agency hired unqualified applicants for agency jobs. The auditors reviewed five recruitment files and found that in three cases, the person who was hired didn't meet the minimum q... Full story
Wednesday College Wrestling Lights vs W. Wyoming, 6 p.m. Thursday High School Volleyball District 6C East Tournament at Chester Matches begin at 9 a.m. with each match 30 minutes following the last. Friday High School Volleyball District 6C East Tournament at Chester Matches begin at 9 a.m. with each match 30 minutes following the last. District 2B at Glasgow 2B at Glasgow Match 1 -- Wolf Point vs. Harlem, 1 p.m., first round Match 2 -- Poplar vs. Glasgow, 2:30 p.m., first round Match 3 -- Wolf Point-Harlem winner vs.... Full story
